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HOTKAPS PROTECT FROM FROST AND BUGS 
Germaco 
Hotkaps 
The New Plant Protectors 
Protect plants from frost and insects, keep 
the soil soft and moist, hasten maturity. 
They are made of specially prepared waxed 
paper which admits light. They are cone shape 
as shown in the above cut, measuring 11 inches in 
diameter at the base. When placed over the 
plants and held firmly in place by the soil around 
them, they become miniature hot-houses. 
Steel Hotkap Setter. This is a steel cone the 
exact shape of the Hotkap with handle at top. 
With the use of these setters the Hotkaps may be 
placed in position much more rapidly. Price Pre¬ 
paid, $1.50. Not Prepaid, $1.25. 
Garden Setter. Is made of Papier Mache, has no 
handle like the Steel Hotkap Setter described 
above. Price 50c. Postage 12c. 
Steel Tamper. Used to bring dirt up over the 
lower edge of the Hotkaps and to tramp It down 
to hold them in place. It is curved to fit the 
shape of the Hotkaps. Price 25c. Postage 12c. 
PRICE, PREPAID; 
25 Hotkaps nested in Cardboard Setter, 60c. 
100 Hotkaps, 1 Garden Setter, 1 Tamper, $2.65. 
250 Hotkaps, 1 Garden Setter, 1 Tamper, $3.85. 
1000 Hotkaps without Setter or Tamper, $10.25. 
6000 Hotkaps, without Setter or Tamper, $10.15 
Per M. 
10,000 Hotkaps, without Setter or Tamper, $10.05 
Per M. 
Hotkap Setter, polished steel. Prepaid, $1.50. 
Garden Setter, Paper Mache. Prepaid, 60c. 
Steel Tamper. Prepaid, 25c. 
NOC-OUT 
Fertilizer and Lawn Seed 
Distributor 
An inexpensive 
time and labor 
saving device for 
applying various 
commercial fer¬ 
tilizer or plant 
foods on small 
areas, like 
gardens, lawns, 
around shrubs, 
fiower beds, po¬ 
tato furrows, etc. 
Also very convenient for distributing lawn seed. 
It is fitted with an oscillating “knocker” which. 
In operation, sets up a vigorous vibration insuring 
a steady fiow of material to be distributed. 
The container, made from good weight grade 
“A” duck, holds about fourteen quarts. The tube 
and hood are of heavy laquered tin. An adjust-, 
able feed gauge controls fiow of material as de¬ 
sired. A very useful and desirable tool at a low 
price. Price $1.15. Postage 10c. 
Gardex 
Pull Hoe 
With an easy pull, 
the sharp V - Shaped 
Blade bites into the 
ground. 
As you walk along, the soil flows 
over and through the side guards 
which also protect plants when do¬ 
ing quick, close work. Thus it weeds 
and cultivates in one operation, 
leaving soil finely mulched just where 
you want it, without exposing moist 
soil to sun. No weeds can escape and 
it gets most of them out by the roots. Handle 
fits socket perfectly—a firm tamp and it's in to 
stay—no bolts, screws or wedges to bother with. 
Made of Special High Carbon Steel for lasting 
service. Polished Blade. 
No. 1004—4 in. wide. Price, 70c. Prepaid, 85c. 
No. 1005^—5% in. wide, 5 ft. Handle. Price, 85c. 
Prepaid, $1.00. 
With 5 ft. normal length Gardex Handle add 40c. 
Gardex Cultivator 
3 Prong 
For large or small 
gardens, this easy 
to operate tool is 
unsurpassed. The 
position and con¬ 
struction of the 
High Carbon Steel 
Tines cause them to 
penetrate any soil 
with ease as they 
loosen and cultivate 
the ground thor¬ 
oughly. 
work with this New 
Cultivator. Excellent quality and attractive low 
pric© 
No. i60-3—^Price, 65c. Prepaid, 80c. 
With ft. normal length Gardex Handle add S6c. 
Gardex Jr. Weeder 
Gets Between Plants 1 Inch Apart 
Ideal for apartment dwellers 
—small home gardens. Handy 
tool for fiower boxes, hot beds, 
fiower beds, cold frames, bor¬ 
ders, hedges, etc. Blade sharp¬ 
ened both sides up to handle. 
Weeds and tills soil either for¬ 
ward or backward, on straight 
edge or on angular edge. 
No. 700—4 In. wide, 7 in. handle. Price, only 26c. 
Prepaid, 30c. 
Gardex 
Hand Plow 
For hilling corn, potatoes, plants, etc. Covering 
furrows and making irrigation ditches around 
gardens. With an easy pull it digs in and works 
well in light or heavy soil. Made of High Carbon 
Steel, polished mold boards. 
No. 2006—6 in. wide. Price, $1.35. Prepaid, $1.50. 
With 5 ft. normal length Gardex Handle add 40c. 
Baskets 
Prices quoted on baskets do not include postage 
unless so noted and are snb.lect to market changes. 
ONE OUART BERRY BAS¬ 
KETS. Standard size, 
well made of best white 
wood, close corners so 
that small berries will 
not lose out. Packed 600 
in a carton. Prepaid, 
per 100 $1.25. Not pre- 
^id, 100 85c, 1,000 $6.00. 
Write for prices on large 
quantities. 
32 QT. CRATES in fiat including racks. Per do*. 
$4.00. Not prepaid. Ask for prices on large 
quantities. 
DIVISION RACES for 32 qt. crates. Do*. 65c, 
per 100 $4.00. Not prepaid. 
2 qt. TILE BASKETS with wire handles, do*. 41c, 
100 $2.50, 1,000 .$21.00. Postage per doz. 20c. 
3 qt. TELL BASKETS with wire handles, doz. 46c, 
100 $2.75, 1,000 $24.00. 
2 qt. and 3 qt. without handles. %c each less. 
PECK, 12 qt. and % bu. Splint baskets. Always 
in stock for local trade only. They are liable to 
get broken In shipment. 
FORD SBRD CO.. BAVKNNA, OHIO 
